The Los Angeles Kings Were Built for the Playoffs Walter McLaughlin | May 5, 2014 The Los Angeles Kings’ incredible game-tying goal in the dying seconds of Saturday’s playoff game against the Ducks was the stuff of pure Hollywood. With twelve seconds left and the…
2008 NHL Draft Review: Defensemen and Goalies Adam Stafki | March 13, 2014 The Defensemen Drafted in 2008 The NHL landscape is littered with highly touted defensemen who could never quite fulfill the expectations that come along with a 1st round selection. In…
Kings’ Carter and Doughty: Golden Opportunities in Sochi Jesse Weinstein | February 13, 2014 The Kings have no doubt been struggling in recent weeks leading up to the Olympic break in Sochi. According to the team’s official website, the club has only won six…
The 2014 Los Angeles Kings: How The Team Was Built Jesse Weinstein | January 25, 2014 As the Kings sit comfortably in sixth place in the Western Conference, primed for their fifth straight playoff appearance, perhaps now is the perfect time to discuss the layout of…
No Sophomore Slump for Jonas Brodin Tim Olewniczak | October 23, 2013 With the Jonas Brothers safely in the rear-view mirror of popular culture, a new Jonas Bro has recently caught the eye of many hockey fans with his potential elite-level defensive…
Drew Doughty and the Quest for the Norris Trophy Walter McLaughlin | October 4, 2013 Just over three years ago, the Kings’ Drew Doughty was a whisker away from winning his first of maybe ten straight Norris Trophies. He was named a finalist for the…
New Monarch D Jeff Schultz Working his Way Back The Hockey Writers | October 4, 2013 For 27-year-old Jeff Schultz, this is a strange position to be in. The Calgary, Alberta native was bought-out of his contract in July his long-time team, the Washington Capitals, and…
Minnesota Wild’s Five Must See Games for 2013-2014 Tim Olewniczak | September 23, 2013 With the start of the new season approaching quickly, the Minnesota Wild are looking to build upon the success of last year. The club reached new heights last season as it…
Fantasy Hockey: From The Files Of RotoWire? Chris Wassel | September 22, 2013 Every so often on the fantasy hockey arm here at The Hockey Writers, we are going to take a look back. It could be anything from prospect lists to fantasy projections.…
Team Canada 2014: Chemistry Will Be Key In Sochi Ryan Pike | August 28, 2013 In addition to balancing the various roles and needs of the 2014 Olympic hockey team’s roster, Hockey Canada’s management will be required to balance 25 individuals with various comfort levels…
Scuderi’s Exit Leaves Kings with Missing Piece on Defense Nick Vucic | August 28, 2013 Only an hour into free agency this year, veteran defenseman Rob Scuderi, signed a four-year, $3.4 million contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins. At 34, Scuderi may have not been the…
Fantasy Hockey: Four Rising Defensemen You Need to Draft Brady Trettenero | August 21, 2013 Slava Voynov, Los Angeles Kings Drew Doughty is no longer the only offensive weapon the Kings possess on the blueline. The 23-year-old defenseman broke out last season, notching 25 points…
